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6 Parenting rules to ignore
From the moment your child is conceived, it seems that everyone has parenting advice to offer. Following are six parenting rules you don't have to follow.
Check out these six pieces of bad advice you should ignore!
it's quality, not quantity, that matters when spending time with your kids
Quality time is a myth, says Dannah Gresh, founder of Secret Keeper Girl. "You cannot replace quantity. Since parent-child connectedness is the number one risk reducer for all the things parents fear -- early sexual debut, substance abuse, violence, and more -- you simply have to be there. A lot."
Let your baby cry it out
Babies cry to communicate, not manipulate, writes Dr. William Sears, author of The Fussy Baby Book. Crying is a baby's unique language to let you know she needs food or comfort. "The newborn who cries is saying, 'I need something; something is not right here. Please make it right.'"
By continuously leaving the baby to "cry it out," you're teaching her that she can't communicate with you. She'll lose trust in the signal value of her cry, and possibly lose trust in the responsiveness of her caregivers. Likewise, you are going against your basic biology, desensitizing yourself to your baby's signals and your instinctive responses. It's a lose-lose situation.
Your child will let you know when it's time to be potty trained
Heidi Mylo was told by a neighbor to not push her daughter into potty training. "Her child stayed in diapers until he was 5 years old," says Mylo. "Can you imagine how many disposable diapers that is?" Mylo showed her daughter videos and left little toilets around the house. Her girl was fully potty trained at 14 months.
Tips for your most challenging potty training issues
Be your child's best friend
"Ick. Major error," says Ellen Pober Rittberg, author of 35 Things Your Teen Won't Tell You So I Will. When you become your child's friend, "you undercut your authority and create a warped family world where you are on the same level socially with the child. Why would you want to do that? A parent should aim to be a responsible, reliable authority figure and keep the right distance to be that good role model."
Are you too friendly with your kid?
Read your child's diary
This bad advice ruined a mother's relationship with her teenage daughter, says hypnotherapist Gale Glassner Twersky. The mother was advised to "tell her daughter that the she had found and read her diary. She told her daughter that it was her parental responsibility to know what problems the child was getting herself into and therefore was justified. The child never got over the betrayal. Nothing could penetrate the wall she had placed around her feelings regarding the mother."
How much privacy should your kids have?
Talk to your kids
Don't talk to your kids, says Dr. Joseph Shrand, instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and medical director of CASTLE (Clean and Sober Teens Living Empowered). "Instead of talking to your kids, talk with them. To is unidirectional, which may tune a kid out. With? is a dialogue between people. When a kid really feels heard, all sorts of conversations and insights can evolve. This does not mean your kid will get what they want, but not getting what they want is different than believing their needs are not acknowledged. This approach can be applied to a myriad of situations, from curfews to that new pair of jeans."
Talk with your teens about alcohol
Read on for good parenting advice!
How to avoid these top 5 parenting mistakes
Two people, two parenting styles
How to make parenting fun
Weigh in: What's the WORST parenting advice you've ever received? Tell us in the comments section below!


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Assam to go TN way to fight TB
The project to accomplish the Centre's target of ending the disease by 2025 Assam has decided to follow Tamil Nadu by involving all registered private pharmacies in its fight against tuberculosis for
The project to accomplish the Centre's target of ending the disease by 2025 Assam has decided to follow Tamil Nadu by involving all registered private pharmacies in its fight against tuberculosis for
The incessant rain that began on June 11 stopped but its impact is still felt in the city that has been facing inhumane problems like mucky houses, mucky roads, landslides, still inundated lanes and by-lanes
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Rohit Choudhury Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/03/2017 regarding garbage dumping in Deepor Beel, Kamrup District,
- Health workers intensify operations Altogether 66 new cases of dengue were detected in Kamrup (metro) today, taking the number of people affected by the disease to 378 in the district and 458 in the
Dengue has claimed its first victim in Assam this year with a 36-year-old woman succumbing to the vector- borne disease that has assumed epidemic proportions with Kamrup (metro) identified as the worst-affected
With the city witnessing three deaths from landslides so far this month, the Kamrup Metro district administration and the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) have now decided to enhance capacity
Guwahati: Two more residents were killed in landslides in the city on Thursday despite steps taken by the Kamrup (Metro) district administration to minimize casualties in vulnerable areas. The deceased
Guwahati: The Kamrup district administration on Monday launched a monitoring basis evaluation system for Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). As of Monday, over 11 cases
The Kamrup Metro district administration today directed all the circle officers (COs) to remove encroachments from the water bodies, natural channels and drains in and around Guwahati. The COs have
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Once upon a time, moving in with your loved one prior to marriage signaled a divorce down the line.
But it looks like things may be a little different now. It doesn't look like pre-marital cohabition has necessarily sealed your fate for divorce, according to the New York Daily News.
The Daily News points to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in which engaged couples and co-habiting couples had as much success in their marriage as those who had not lived together prior to marriage. Some of these couples made it to the 15-year mark in marriage.
But research was not so positive about non-engaged couples who were living together before getting hitched. Those couples often didn't hit the 10- or 15-year marks at all.
Those weren't the only things to consider in divorce, the study said.
For starters, 20 years appeared to be the magic number for first marriages. Nearly half of all first marriages fizzle out after 20 years.
Education levels also come into play, when looking at the longevity of a marriage. The study shows that women and men with bachelor's degrees tend to marry later in life. But they also stay married for a minimum of 20 years.
Race affects how long and successful a marriage is, according to the study. The study showed that Asian woman marry less often and stay married longer. Nearly 70% percent of Asian women were still in their first marriage and most stayed married for at least 20 years.
Compare this to black women, 37% percent of whom were not in their first marriage after 20 years. Also, 62% of Hispanic men were still in their first marriage at 20 years.
Interesting statistics.
Related Resources:
- Money and Divorce: 4 Financial Points to Ponder (FindLaw's Houston Family Law Blog)
- FindLaw's Guide to Alimony (FindLaw)
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Flying to a number of worldwide destinations, transatlantic routes with British Airways are a particular favourite amongst passengers. With numerous flights to New York and Washington, amongst several others, BA offers a selection of extras to keep its customers happy and comfortable during their journeys. These include an airport lounge service, air miles and free on board meals; making BA an excellent choice when travelling across the pond.
Onboard Services
The on-board service available at British Airways differ depending on the aircraft, cabin and duration of flight. Most BA flights offer on-board movies, TV shows and radio stations to their passengers. For family holidays it's worth noting that children are catered to specifically with an activity pack, to ensure their journey, and yours, is as enjoyable as possible.
British Airways offer four travel classes to their customers; first class, business class, economy and premium. Each of these classes have different names and facilities depending on the route being travelled, for example; Club Europe is a specific European business class service, flying to cities across Europe.
First Class
Flying first class opens up an exceptional array of luxuries, alongside impeccable services and the most elegant of surroundings. Providing you with your own private suite; complete with a 6ft 6in bed, mattress and duvet, delicious culinary delights, access to luxurious lounges and spa treatments, and an exclusive service from your very own concierge.
Alongside this, seats in first class are 60% wider, and each passenger is given their own window, which include electronic blinds to open and close at your discretion. Passengers are also provided with a wardrobe where they can store their coats, a range of well-being products and a distinctive lighting system, designed to create the perfect light throughout your journey, making you feel at home no matter what you're doing.
As you can see British Airways knows exactly how to offer a sky bound land of luxury.
Business Class
When you fly business class with British Airways there isn't just one choice. Depending on where you're heading in the world, and how long your flight takes, you'll get a different form of business travel that caters to the intended destination.
Club Europe is the amazing business class service that flies to various cities within Europe. Take advantage of the luxury business pleasure with access to the most comfortable private lounges, containing extra space to work and relax in, and complimentary food and drinks. Club Europe also provides a larger baggage allowance than the Euro Traveller, alongside priority boarding and dedicated check in desks.
If you're travelling across the globe, the Club World business service will make your journey unique, comfortable, relaxing and all together unforgettable. Take advantage of your spacious suite as you relax or work; your seat converts into a full bed if you get tired. There are also a variety of delicious foods served with flexible dining options, access to private lounges and luxury spas, and a dedicated check in desk and priority boarding.
Finally, there's the exclusive Club World London City, which flies passengers from London City Airport directly to New York JFK. Alongside pre-clearance of US immigration on certain flights and a dedicated support team, passengers are provided with spacious seats that convert into 6ft fully flat beds, on board mobile data connectivity, a personal iPad featuring the latest films and TV programmes, a luxury amenity kit and power sockets for UK, US and EU devices.
Flying business class with British Airways is a unique luxury experience, that's different wherever you fly in the world.
Premium Economy
Also known as World Traveller Plus, you can experience a relaxing and comfortable journey on those longer destination flights. Enjoy the small and intimate cabins, complete with attentive service, wider seats and more legroom. Alongside this, passengers will also be treated to beautifully crafted meals, a full bar service, a personal entertainment system and a larger free baggage allowance.
EconomyThose on a UK flight will experience UK Destic, which comes with a generous free baggage allowance, free drinks and snacks on every flight and generous legroom. Alongside this you also get; great value fare with no hidden charges, lounge access and priority boarding on fully flexible tickets.
Euro Traveller is the economy class for European flights, which are great all-inclusive fares with no hidden charges. These come with a generous free baggage allowance, complimentary drinks, snacks and newspaper, family-friendly features and children's activity packs.
For those travelling further afield, then you'll experience the World Traveller economy class. This comes with beautifully made meals, a generous free baggage allowance, a full bar service, personal entertainment system and family friendly features, including children's activity packs.
Baggage allowance
It's always important to know how much baggage you can take with you on vacation. British Airways always include a free baggage allowance, which differs according to which class of travel and ticket type you've chosen, and where you're flying to.
Aside from this, additional baggage can be brought with, but passengers will be charged for additional baggage. Extra baggage allowance can be bought online, which does come at a discounted price compared to buying it on the day of travel.
Hand baggage
When travelling abroad there's always a few things you like to keep to hand on the plane. Luckily for passengers, British Airways offer one of the most generous free hand baggage allowances of any airline. Adults, children and infants alike are all allowed one cabin bag with dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, and adults and children are allowed a laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase fitting the measurements of 45cm x 36cm x 20cm. There is a 23kg weight limit on hand luggage.
Hold baggage
Baggage kept within the hold is dependent on the journey and flight class in which you sit. Bags can be up to 90cm x 75cm x 43cm in size, and larger items up to 190cm x 75cm x 65cm can be carried for an additional charge.
In terms of weight those flying in an economy class (UK Domestic, Euro Traveller, and World Traveller), can take one or two bags weighing up to 23kg each, unless you're flying to and from Brazil, where the weight limit is 32kg each. Children are allowed the same allowance as adults, with infants allowed one standard size bag, alongside both a fully collapsible pushchair and car seat. Premium Economy allowances are the same.
For those flying on any business class or in first class, the allowances are two 32kg bags for adults in Club Europe and three 32kg bags on all other flight options. Children are allowed the same as adults, with infants allowed a standard size bag, alongside both a collapsible pushchair and a car seat.
For frequent flyers there are additional allowances available. Executive Club Gold and Oneworld Emerald members can claim an additional checked bag in any class of travel up to 32kg. Whereas Oneworld Sapphire and Executive Club Silver members can bring two extra 32kg bags on any World Traveller, Euro Traveller and Domestic cabin.
Musical instruments
Musical instruments can be brought on board as part of your free hand luggage, as long as they fit within the criteria of the bag dimensions. Larger instruments can be put in the hold as part of your checked baggage, or as part of additional purchased baggage. British Airways will even carry instruments that exceed the standard checked baggage limits up to 45kg in weight and dimensions of 190cm x 75cm x 65cm; providing there is at least 24 hours' notice. Items over 23kg may incur a heavy bag charge. An additional seat on the plane may also be purchased for your instrument, depending on their availability. This will have to be discussed over the phone.
Sporting equipment
A wide variety of sporting items may be carried as part of your free checked baggage, or as additional purchased baggage if required. Items over 23kg may incur a heavy bag charge. Sporting equipment will only be accepted if it is packaged correctly to prevent damage. However, certain sporting equipment is restricted for security and safety reasons, including:
Hang gliders
windsurfing boards and sails
water skis (over 190 x 75 x 65cm)
surfboards (over 190 x 75 x 65cm)
kayaks and canoes
pole vaults
British Airways also offer a 'door-to-door' luggage transfer scheme known as First Luggage.
Air miles and alliances
Air miles
Those using British Airways can acquire air miles through the BA's Executive Club. Air miles are rewarded to customers depending on the distance flown, cabin flown in, ticket held and membership of the Executive Club. Passengers can also acquire air miles by booking with a BA hotel or car rental partner.
British Airways is also a member of the Oneworld Airline Alliance, which includes partners such as American Airlines, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Lan Airlines, Malév, Mexicana, Qantas, Royal Jordanian and S7 Airlines.
For passengers flying with a Oneworld affiliated airline, they can also earn extra air miles on their Executive Club Account; you can then spend your air miles on various Oneworld benefits. In order to gain Oneworld Emerald tier membership passengers need to be an Executive Club Gold member. In order to gain Sapphire status, an Executive Club Silver account should be held.
Oneworld frequent flier benefits include; worldwide airport lounge access, priority boarding and preferred seating.
Airline meals
British Airways ensures all customers are catered for no matter where they're flying or what class they're in. With a comprehensive selection of culinary delights, you'll be just as amazed by what's on your plate as what you can see from your window.
Economy dining
Passengers are offered a complimentary snack or meal, and bar service when flying in any variety of economy class.
World Traveller customers can enjoy a three course meal or light meal, dependent on the length of their flight. So whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner you can be satisfied whilst enjoying the range of drinks available from the amazing bar service. Dependent on your flight route there'll also be a mid-flight snack provided.
For Euro Traveller passengers, the flight may be short, but that doesn't mean your food has to be anything less than exquisite. Enjoy a variety of drinks and snacks from the in-flight bar service no matter how long your flight, and enjoy a three course meal on selected routes.
Although UK domestic flight passengers are only with BA for a short while; you can still enjoy a variety of snacks and drinks from the bar. If you're with us slightly longer, then you can indulge in a hot breakfast or a sweet or savoury deli snack.
Premium Economy dining
For those travelling in premium economy, you can enjoy an amazing variety of foods, whilst also indulging yourself in a drink from the complimentary bar. There are three course meals or light meals available on your flight, which have all been created by leading chefs. If you travel in the morning, start your day with either a full English or continental breakfast, along with tea, coffee and fruit juices. There's also afternoon tea and light snacks provided during your journey as well.
Business dining
With so many different business class options available, depending on the destination, there's a variety of different culinary experiences to be had.
Those flying with Club World can enjoy either a traditional full English breakfast, or the warm delicious pastries of a continental breakfast, to kick start your day. When it comes to a main meal, some of the world's best chefs whip up an amazing three course meal for you to enjoy, or you can help yourself to a lighter cold meal, alongside a perfectly sourced glass of wine. There's also afternoon tea included on the afternoon flights, and if you feel like a snack between meals, help yourself to a treat from the Club Kitchen.
Flying direct to New York using Club World London City you'll be served an appetiser and drinks on the way to Shannon, followed by a delicious meal and full bar service on the way to NYC. The first flight of the day also serves afternoon tea with a variety of sandwiches, cakes, pastries and hot drinks. On the flight from New York to London, you can either treat yourself to a night cap and snack, or indulge with our beautiful suppers before eating breakfast before landing. Comprehensive arrays of snacks are also available on both journeys.
Passengers in the Club Europe business class can enjoy an exquisite meal that's catered specifically to the time and length of your flight. On the morning flights you can enjoy an English breakfast, or a charcuterie selection, complete with warm bread and pastries, when leaving later. Lunch and dinner comprise of a hot meal or a fresh and tasty salad, along with warm bread and a full bar service. There's also a selection of cheeses and desserts when you've finished, you can also enjoy a delicious afternoon tea complete with sandwiches, scones and tea.
First Class dining
Flying first class will ensure you a whole host of indulgent gastronomic feasts, prepared by some of the world's leading chefs. With an exclusive menu, designed to highlight classic British dishes with an emphasis on the simplicity, taste, freshness and all round quality; you are in for a treat.
Enjoy your food at a time that suits you before you tuck into a beautiful starter as your chosen main course is prepared. Following your main enjoy a dessert, before sampling the carefully chosen cheese, fresh fruit and delicious chocolate. For lighter meals, you can also choose from a range of soups, salads, pasta and hot sandwiches if a three course meal isn't quite your thing.
As a first class passenger you'll also be treated to a classic full English breakfast in the mornings, which also comes with a lighter option, and offers an array of smoothies, juices, cereals, yoghurts and pastries. If you'd prefer to sleep longer then you can opt for the express breakfast, which will be served closer to landing.
Finally there's also afternoon tea provided, with a variety of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, scones, and delicious teas, allowing you to indulge in a British tradition in the middle of the sky.
Specific requirements
For those who require any specific foods then these need to be organised at least 48 hours before your flight. This can be done through the 'Manage my Booking' section online, as soon as your booking with BA has been confirmed.
Depending on where you are flying from, there are various ways to check in for British Airways flight.
At the airport
All BA flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick have dedicated check-in desks – these will close 45 minutes before a flight departs. For international flights it is advised that passengers arrive at least 2 hours before their departure time to check in and pass through the necessary security areas. You must be in possession of a boarding pass by the time check-in closes, or you will not be accepted for the flight.
You may chose to check in at the airport using a British Airways check-in kiosk; these machines have an interactive touch screen which allows you to check in, choose your seat and print your own boarding pass at your own convenience. In order to use this service, you must have your booking number, a form of identification and your flight number.
BA passengers may check in online from 24 hours before their flight departs. The online check in system for each flight closes 1 hour before a flight's scheduled departure. The online check-in system is available from the British Airways website.
Alternatively, passengers may choose to check-in using their mobile phone; most mobile phones with internet accessibility will be able to access the British Airways website to check-in; however, boarding cards must be printed before boarding an aircraft – these can be printed from email yourself or picked up from the airport.
When travelling from the USA, you must go to a check-in desk and see a British Airways agent, even if you have used online check-in or a check-in kiosk. This is to complete formalities before you go through security.
Other useful information
Special fares and children
Passengers traveling in a large group on a British Airways flight may be eligible for a special fare. There are also a variety of special rates available for children, with children's rates offered to passengers aged between two and twelve years during the time of travelling. There are also discounts offered on selected short haul routes and some long haul travel destinations, which all depend upon the destination and flight time.
Infants (children under two years old) may travel for 10% of the adult flight fare when sitting on the lap of a parent or guardian. There are also a wide variety of family holiday ideas for you to look at if you have children of different ages.
Children are also able to travel alone on British Airways flights through the Skyflyer Solo service. This comprehensive and trustworthy service allows children aged 5 – 6 to travel on Skyflyer solo, but only on a non-stop direct flight. Between the ages of 6 and 12 they can travel using the scheme and between the ages of 12 and 18 they can either use the service or travel alone.
Disabled passengers
There are a comprehensive number of services and facilities available to disabled passengers requiring additional assistance. The airline needs to be notified about any additional assistance required at the time of booking or up to 48 before your flight.
Additional services include on board wheelchairs, facilities for sensory impaired passengers and an allowance of guide dogs, according to the regulations of the airline.
For those who require assistance dogs, your dog can travel free of charge in the cabin; provided they are qualified by a member of an Assistance Dogs International organisation.
For those wishing to travel with their pets, there is a Pet Travel Scheme available. This is provided by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Flying with confidence
A fear of flying can be extremely terrifying and prevents many people from seeing friends and family or just enjoying a nice holiday every year. British Airways understand this, therefore they offer a one day course, run by pilots and crew and supported by a clinical psychologist, to help you prepare for your flight.


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Category Archives: Live Music and Performance
Scary Movie 2–Preventing Unauthorized Filming and Use of Your Live Concert
This is the follow-up to Scary Movie: The Live Music Video Turned Horror Show, posted earlier on this site.
First of all, be aware that some venues prohibit recording without their express permission, and will post a notice to that effect on the premises. (In such case, even you might need permission from them to have a videographer capture your performance on your behalf.) They may even require it be stated on your tickets or any printed concert program.
On occasions where you also don't want people filming, (more…)
Scary Movie: The Live Music Video Turned Horror Show
As an artist building a career, exposure is obviously one of the key ingredients to growing your fan base. In your excitement to get yourself seen by as many people as possible, it is understandable that you may relish having fans video your performances and encourage them to post/share them on the Web. Even some popular established acts are known to allow it.
But what if you should have a change of heart (more…)
Dealing With A Booking Agent And Protecting Your Interests
The agent has a responsibility not only to you, but to the party hiring you. He has to be confident that you will fulfill that party's needs and that the party will also live up to their responsibilities. For all intents and purposes, then, the agent has both the employee (the act) and the employer (the hiring party) as clients, for ultimately his agenda is to make sure that both parties are satisfied. This dual responsibility is directly reflected in how money flows between the parties. (more…)
Finding An Appropriate Booking Agent
Before you start researching booking agents and knocking on doors, write down in summary form what it is you want an agent to accomplish for you, based on your goals and what you now know in general about the agency role. Then, based on a realistic self-assessment, create a check list of what you are able and prepared to do for them and their hiring clients. This is a useful reality-check exercise that helps you (more…)
Improving Your Odds Of Getting Live Gigs
It's an interesting and, for artists, rather unfortunate reality that clubs, restaurants, bars and such in many towns are, for the most part, paying no more today for live acts than they were when I was gigging around 25 to 30 years ago. Many venue operators think they can't afford to pay more than they are or simply don't have to. With so many acts these days wanting places to play and fewer establishments than ever offering live music, it's a buyer's market.
So, here's a few tips that could help you increase your chances of landing the kind of gigs you want. (more…)
Booking Agents – What They Do And Working With More Than One
In this industry, the term "agent" is commonly used to refer to a party whose specific role is booking live performance gigs ("engagements") and arranging for payments from the hiring parties. (more…)
Creating A Dynamite Live Music Show
Here's a question I think all you performing artists should be asking yourselves about your show. How much do you know that you don't know?
I teach a music biz course at a local college and I drum into my students the importance of taking a reality check on all aspects of themselves, their music and their act. This includes their stage show. But, it wasn't until I took the time a little while back to attend, as an observer, a workshop facilitated by American live music producer/performance coach Tom Jackson that (more…)
Who Says The Live Music Scene Is Dying In Vancouver?
Actually, I've said as much for years now. But, there are these little bright spots that appear from time to time, sometimes where you least expect them and other times right under your proverbial nose. The Tuesday Night Music Club at The Cellar Nightclub on Granville (more…)


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Has it really been since October since I last posted?
WOW! Where has the time gone?!
I have been so busy lately...gearing up for baby's arrival in Jan (YAY), getting ready for the Holidays (my fav time of year), blogging over here (yes, I'm a little obsessed), reading, and taking care of everyday life.
Speaking of reading: I love reading,
I am ALWAYS reading something,
my fav thing to do in my precious "me time"
is sit down with a cup of coffee and get lost in a book.
Like these books. It is an amazing series called The Caster Chronicals. There are 2 books out right now, the first is 'Beautiful Creatures' & the second is 'Beautful Darkness'.
Awhile back I participated in an online book discussion with some of my "Twilight Buddies." We read 'Beautiful Creatures' together and had a wonderful discussion! Well, book 2 'Beautiful Darkness' is out now and we are doing an online discussion on that book over at one of my favorite blogs Bewitched Bookworms!
Feel free to jump in and join us, we would love to have you! And if that is not your thing, I still strongly recommend you pick up a copy of these two wonderful books! I already can't wait for #3 to come out!


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If you are in an urge to buy a new laptop soon, than you must consider these 5 power packed machine which comes under an affordable 40K range. So here are the little beasts to satisfy your needs.
Acer Aspire E E5-574G
Displaying a 15.6 inch HD LED Backlit Active Matrix TFT LCD screen ,this laptop is a charm. With ethernet connectivity of Gigabit Ethernet and the latest IEEE 802.11 ac wlan connectivity ,you never miss a thing in net with this device. 1TB of sufficient storage, 4GB of DDR3 RAM ,the sixth generation intel core i5 processor and a clock speed of 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 2.8 GHz ,this laptop promises to give a smooth performance. For the sweet gamers love, this laptop comes with the 2GB NVIDIA GeForce 920M Graphics which can run some good quality games.
this asus laptop will cost you mere Rs.32,299
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Asus A555LF-XO255D
Available in expressive colors and premium finishes, the Asus A555LF features a full-size chiclet keyboard and a smart touchpad that let you type and scroll with ease. The notebook also has a built-in VGA Webcam and microphones that facilitate video-calling. The IceCool Technology keeps the notebook cool even after long hours of use .The 39.6 cm (15.6) HD LED-backlit display gives rich and detailed colors on the screen. The Splendid Technology lets you choose different visual modes from Normal, Eye Care. Powered by Intel Core i3 5th Generation processor and NVIDIA GeForce 930M 2GB DDR3 graphic processor, this notebook is ideal for daily computing as well as gaming. It comes installed with MS-DOS, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, and 1 TB SATA HDD for smooth and fast processing performance. The SonicMaster sound technology delivers precise and powerful sound, while the AudioWizard feature lets you fine-tune the output audio through pre-programmed modes. You can choose from Gaming, Speech, Recording, Music, or Movie to optimize the sound quality in one click.
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As youth gangs expand in the Washington, D.C., region, many public schools have become recruiting grounds for gang members, says the Washington Post. "Gangs are smart. They are good recruiters," said Prince George's County, Md., schools chief André J. Hornsby. "They know how to infiltrate the school environment, and they know how to take control." Nearly 400 teachers, counselors, security guards, and other school personnel attended a regional school safety and security conference yesterday. They heard experts explain how to spot the graffiti, tattoos, and hand signals that identify gangs. They learned about gang recruitment strategies — one speaker said gang members even target children as they leave Sunday school classes — and discussed ways to keep students busy after school through organized sports and other programs.
Hornsby decided to spend about $800,000 to start an athletic program in Prince George's middle schools this year. Sports programs were an important part of middle schools until about a decade ago, when budget cuts forced them out. Now middle school students will have basketball, soccer, baseball, and track to occupy them. Chief prosecutor Glenn Ivey of Prince George's County said, "We have gangs who organize themselves across county and jurisdictional lines, and it makes sense for us to do the same thing." He called Maryland's laws not harsh enough toward gang members, and plans to push for legislation that would make it illegal to recruit someone into a criminal gang, as is the case in Virginia.
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This recipe came from eMeals.com and is part of the Paleo dinner plan. Check out more recipes like this one here.
Pecan Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Prep 30m
Cook 0m
Total 30m
1 large egg yolk*
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
⅛ teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 heirloom tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped pecans
1 head Bibb or butter lettuce, leaves separated
- Mix egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, garlic salt and cayenne pepper with a handheld immersion blender in a bowl; slowly add oil while blending to a mayonnaise consistency.
- Add chopped chicken, tomato and nuts; mix well to coat.
- Spoon chicken mixture onto lettuce leaves; roll up.
Note: *As an alternative, look for a carton of pasteurized eggs in the grocery store, and use 1 pasteurized egg in this homemade Paleo mayo recipe above.
Pineapple, Peach and Mango Salad
3 cups cubed pineapple
2 ripe peaches, peeled and finely chopped
1 large ripe mango, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- Combine pineapple, peaches, mango, orange juice and mint in a large bowl. Toss well.
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Hi, I've got a Torque 3.0 application (part of a Turbine 2.2 webapp) and I want to add persistent query funtionality to it. Since the Torque Criteria class already represents a set of query criteria, and is serializable, it seems logical to persist instances of this class for my purposes. The problem I'm having is that the deserialized Criteria object doesn't behave exactly the same as the object that existed prior to serialization. Specifically, my Criterion objects in the hash seem to contain an addtional layer of Criterion objects after deserialization. For example, if my search criteria is "MY_TABLE.MYCOLUMN = 'AAA'", before serialization, I've got one Criterion in the hash whose value is "AAA". After serialization, I've still got one Criterion in the hash, but the value is not the String "AAA", but another Criterion object, whose value is then "AAA". The end result of all this is that when the query is generated, I end up with an invalid query like: select * from MY_TABLE where MYCOLUMN=MYCOLUMN='AAA' I'm rying to avoid coding my own classes to represent the "where clause". Any ideas? TIA, Joe Below is a simple program that demonstrates the problem. import java.io.*; import org.apache.torque.util.Criteria; public class SerializeCriteriaTest { public static void main(String args[]) throws Exception { System.out.println("Entering SerializeCriteriaTest::main"); Criteria criteria = new Criteria(); criteria.add("MY_TABLE.MYCOLUMN", (Object) "AAA", Criteria.EQUAL); System.out.println(criteria.toString()); ByteArrayOutputStream bas = new ByteArrayOutputStream(); ObjectOutputStream oos = new ObjectOutputStream(bas); oos.writeObject(criteria); byte [] bytes = bas.toByteArray(); System.out.println("the length of bytes is " + bytes.length); Criteria criteriaReborn = (Criteria) new ObjectInputStream(new ByteArrayInputStream(bytes)).readObject(); System.out.println(criteriaReborn.toString()); }} // end class Here's the stdout Entering SerializeCriteriaTest::main Criteria:: MY_TABLE.MYCOLUMN<=>MY_TABLE.MYCOLUMN='AAA': Current Query SQL (may not be complete or applicable): the length of bytes is 1544 Criteria:: MY_TABLE.MYCOLUMN<=>MY_TABLE.MYCOLUMN=MY_TABLE.MYCOLUMN='AAA': Current Query SQL (may not be complete or applicable): --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Ballew says offer total rising
Cincinnati (Ohio) Withrow defensive lineman Daryle Ballew is one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the Queen City.
The 6-foot-3 and 285-pound Ballew transferred to Withrow from Walnut Hills after his sophomore year. Ballew made 40 tackles and was a second team all-conference selection his junior season.
"I get mail from Minnesota, Michigan State, Illinois, Iowa, Penn State, Wisconsin, Ball State, Ohio, Florida, Kent State, Connecticut, there's a lot of them," Ballew said.
When asked which schools he is interested in, Ballew said, "Florida, Miami of Florida, Minnesota, Michigan State, Illinois, Penn State, Wisconsin, those are some of them."
Ballew has visited a number of the schools on his list.
"I've been to Illinois, Ball State, Michigan State, Cincinnati, and Northwestern," he said. "I have offers from Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan State, West Virginia, Kent, Ohio, Miami of Ohio, they all offered. Michigan State, Ohio, and Illinois offered in writing. The rest were verbal."


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A young woman forms a relationship with a disembodied voice in the night; a veteran late-night radio personality.
A young woman forms a relationship with a disembodied voice in the night; a veteran late-night radio personality.
A storyteller returns to her home town to recapture a relationship with the girl she loved in high school ... a relationship that may or may not have ever existed.
Bobby Ace; semi-professional third-rate road musician half-way between last call and last chance, playing the songs of Tom Waits in seedy saloons and half-empty roadhouses.
A play about love, deception, the hardships and joys of the jazz existence and the fabulous, always-changing life of the music itself. Winner, BroadwayWorld Orlando Best Lead Actress in a Play.
A contemporary play about two men — Avram, an 84-year-old Russian immigrant, and his great-nephew, Harry and their sometimes turbulent relationship. Winner, United Arts of Central Florida Artist Development Grant.
The illogical logic of relationships and the threat of war in a small Florida citrus town. Winner, FDCA Individual Artist Fellowship; United Arts of Central Florida Professional Development Grant; Galati Research Grant.
Three generations of women take a Sunday ride, with the humor, affection and near-demented discord that arises when family is in close proximity for more than ten minutes. Finalist, Warner International Playwrights Festival.
A worn man reminisces about an almost mythical drinking establishment from his childhood near the West Farms bus depot in the Bronx. Telly Award Winner.
"Joseph Hayes is one of the new voices that can bring the theater to new audiences. His sense of dialogue and structure, his wit and awareness of the foibles of our society and the humanism that fill the pages of his work make him a true dramatist."
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"A play by Joseph Reed Hayes is a welcome oasis of cultured smarts."
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"Writer Joseph Reed Hayes has two nuggets of gold in A Little Crazy, a quiet little two-man comedy inspired by memories of his Russian Jewish grandfather."
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"The briskness of Hayes' comedy, A Slow Ride, belies the title — it's certainly not slow going for an audience."
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Gearing up for College - and Graduating to a Quieter House
Gap Year, and it's been a great year for her, filled with real world experiences. During the past ten months she's traveled to Europe, interned at a high tech company where she learned to speak techno-jargon, do copy edit, and create marketing materials. She also found a second job where she's bartering some of her artistic skills in exchange for audio books - art and books, two of her favorite things.
But now we are in the midst of getting her prepared for college. She's been accepted to the highly ranked San Jose State University School of Art & Design. Her goal is to major in Illustration, a talent we took note of since she was about three years of age. For the past few weeks we've been registering her for Freshman Orientation, talking to her college counselors and paying for her first set of bills for tuition, room and board. My heart is filled with pride as well as pangs of bitter sweetness; she is my first to go off to college and experience living away from home and discovering a new world of her own.
Still, it is with much excitement that we see her prepare for this next phase in her life. She just received an official letter telling her she got into her desired college suites rather than the traditional brick and mortar dorm filled with halls full of rooms and shared bathrooms. In these modern suites with four bedrooms she will have seven roommates and have an adjoining common area. She does not have to deal with the dreaded hallway bathroom where loads of kids share stalls of toilets and showers. She received a list with her roommates' contact information so they can begin calling each other and finding more about who they are. This could be the beginning of some life long friendships.
My two younger daughters are already discussing how they will use her bedroom after she leaves. One has already decided she will move into her big sister's bedroom and make a new bedroom/guest room from her former bedroom. We don't want to make my college bound daughter feel like we're completely pushing her out of the nest, but we do want her to see that this is a big phase, and walking out our door to head to college is the first step toward her own independent life. We know our children may "boomerang" back into our lives and home, and that's fine. But we want them to know that this is a major milestone and they need to take responsibility for the decisions they make and the friendships they form.
While our daughter makes these preparations for college, I see that I need to be prepared for a life where our house will one day be quiet. The noises that I never thought would fade such as the pitter patter of baby feet stomping evolve faster than a shooting star to the noises of toys clanging, children laughing, Disney movie music, Guitar Hero, and favorite TV shows. The noises I hear at the kitchen counter where they tend to do their homework will be quieter than snow falling. These noises will ebb to the noises of just my husband and our family dog. Our 84-year old neighbor once told my husband and me that when he looks back on his life - the period of time when he and his wife had children was a blur. In the blink of an eye, they go from babies to adults and out of the house. Married over 50 years, he told us his time with his children was shorter than the time they have had as a married couple. So it's very important that you choose the right mate since you will hopefully be with them for a long time.
It is with a rush of these thoughts that I hug my daughter and cherish the remaining days of the summer of 2010. We've built a great foundation for her, now it's her turn to add some bricks to her mortar.
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I have been a litigation lawyer, a psychology lecturer and a research professor. These days I mainly write fiction.
Work-in-Progress ….
My debut The Confession of Stella Moon was published on 7 July 2016 by Saraband. The novel won the Andrea Badenoch Award, was long-listed for the Bath Novel Award, and shortlisted for the Charles Pick Fellowship and the Dundee International Book Prize.
In 2016, one month after its release, it was long-listed for the Guardian's #NotTheBooker prize.
My short stories have also won prizes and have appeared in magazines, newspapers, anthologies and online. I have read at the Hexham Book Festival and the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and on the Edinburgh Fringe.
In 2013 I was named as one of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature's emerging writers.
In 2015 I won a Northern Writers' Award for my collection of short stories A Policy of Constant Improvement (to be published in 2017).
My MOTTO: I've had this card since about 1979 …
I divide my time between Northumberland and Edinburgh, and like to spend as much as 3 months a year in Norway.
My son, graphic artist @OrnamentalConifer made this teeshirt for Stella
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Synopsis: His district. His rules.
Los Angeles, 1999. Officer Dave Brown (previous two-time Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson) is a Vietnam vet and a Rampart Precinct cop, dedicated to doing "the people's dirty work" and asserting his own code of justice, often blurring the lines between right and wrong to maintain his action-hero state of mind. When he gets caught on tape beating a suspect, he finds himself in a personal and emotional downward spiral as the consequences of his past sins and his refusal to change his ways in light of a department-wide corruption scandal seal his fate. Brown internalizes his fear, anguish and paranoia as his world, complete with two ex-wives who are sisters, two daughters, an aging mentor dispensing bad advice, investigators galore, and a series of seemingly random women, starts making less and less sense. In the end, what is left is a human being stripped of all his pretense, machismo, chauvinism, arrogance, sexism, homophobia, racism, aggression, misanthropy; but is it enough to redeem him as a man? Rampart stars Woody Harrelson, Ned Beatty, Ice Cube, Anne Heche, Brie Larson, Cynthia Nixon, Sigourney Weaver, robin Wright and Steve Buscemi. Rampart is directed by Oren Moverman and written by James Ellroy and Moverman.


text: So I see some people requesting custom codes in Narin's cheat thread where he doesn't want it and a cheat thread which is simply not organised enough for checking through codes (and it's more of a 'test codes here' rather than a cheat code thread anyways). So why not a Cheat Codes subforum and a Request Codes here subforum (or thread) to keep it more organised? This wouldn't have worked in the past, but since we now have many capable people of creating their own codes and more which are willing to learn each day. This would work to furthermore improve on your on skills by helping each other out and at the same time having a place where you can share your codes. Yes, I'm aware of the many forums out there that specializes in this already. But I've always considered GBAtemp the 'all in one' package when it comes to flashcarts, ds etc. So why not?


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Brain area that amplifies behaviourally significant speech sounds identifiedNovember 22nd, 2007 - 4:14 pm ICT by admin
Washington, November 22 (ANI): US researchers have identified the brain region that selectively amplifies behaviourally significant speech sounds, such as recognising the unmistakable sound of a spouse calling ones name.
Rajeev Raizada of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington, and Russell A. Poldrack of the Department of Psychology at the UCLA say that their experimental approach represents a useful advance because it not only detects brain activity associated with a given task, but also identifies the type of computation the brain is performing during the task.
During the study, the researchers used a set of ten computer-synthesized speech sounds that represented a continuum from the sound ba to the sound da. They designated these on a 1 to 10 scale, with the former being pure ba and the latter being pure da.
The volunteers were first made to hear different pairs of the two sounds, for example 4 and 7, and asked to indicate which pairs they distinguished as different from one another.
The researchers next played the same pairs of sounds to the subjects as the subjects brains were scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which is used to measure blood flow in brain regions.
The scans revealed a sensory processing area of the brain known as the left supramarginal gyrus as a distinctive categorical processing area.
According to the researchers, the brain region activated when subjects heard sound pairs that they had earlier reported perceiving as different, while it did not respond significantly to sound pairs that the subjects perceived as the same.
The researchers also found that lower-level auditory regions of the brain or another speech-processing area did not respond significantly to the distinctive sound pairs.
A key aspect of the method proposed here, and one that is especially relevant to categorical perception, is that we were seeking not just neural amplification per se, but in particular selective amplification. Thus, an area such as the left supramarginal gyrus not only amplified differences between the phonetic stimuli, but moreover it specifically amplified only the differences that corresponded to crossing each subjects perceptual category boundary, the researchers wrote.
The way in which the brain selectively amplifies stimulus differences can help to reveal how its representations of the world are structured, they wrote. Such amplification can be said to be involved in a neural representation, as opposed to being just incidental activity, only if it is related to perception and behavior. Used together, these tools can help to reveal when the brain sees the world in shades of gray, and when it sees in black-and-white, the added.
The study has been published in the journal Neuron, published by Cell Press. (ANI)
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Quantum Leap (1989)
25 revealing mistakes
Starring: Dean Stockwell, Scott Bakula
Good Night, Dear Heart - November 9, 1957 - S2-E17
Revealing mistake: When Sam is putting the locket on her in the coffin, Hilla's "corpse" is breathing.
00:39:00Jean G
Sea Bride - June 3, 1954 - S2-E21
Revealing mistake: At the beginning of the show they go to great pains to show (on more than one occasion) the "reflection" of Sam in the mirror. However, when the girl shoves him against it, kissing and slapping Sam, it is his real reflection.
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Star-Crossed - June 15, 1972 - S1-E3
Revealing mistake: Sam stares at himself in the mirror and takes out his wallet to determine who he's leaped into. But the "reflection" in the mirror lowers the wallet and looks back up before Sam does.
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Revealing mistake: Almost every time Sam looks in a mirror or the viewer sees Sam in a mirror, the movements of Sam and Sam's "reflection" hardly ever match up correctly as if it were Sam's real reflection.
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Pool Hall Blues - September 4, 1954 - S2-E18
Revealing mistake: After Al comes back when the power is turned on, Sam wins a game, breaks for the next and then we see a wide angle shot and the noise is made when Al shows Sam where to shoot. But the beam doesn't appear, even though the shot is seen by viewers.
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Private Dancer - October 6, 1979 - S3-E14
Revealing mistake: When Sam is studying the sign language textbook and Al pops in, Sam's right hand makes a noticeable jump, though it's supposed to look like a continuous take.
00:20:10Jean G
Revealing mistake: Al is supposed to be a hologram. However, he is constantly casting shadows, and as a projection, he shouldn't.
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Another Mother - September 30, 1981 - S2-E13
Revealing mistake: When Sam and Al are in the station wagon pursuing the van, both Sam and Al's reflections are visible on the wagon's front hood. Al, as a hologram, shouldn't have one and Sam's reflection should be as Kevin's mom.
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Animal Frat - October 19, 1967 - S2-E12
Revealing mistake: When Sam and Al are walking and talking, just after Scooter (being chased by the dog) throws Sam the dean's prized basketball, Al's shadow is visible on the ground, though as a hologram he doesn't actually have one.
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Play It Again, Seymour - April 14, 1953 - S1-E9
Revealing mistake: After Sam nearly falls down the elevator shaft, the scene fades and comes back in with Sam speaking to the landlord about the incident. The landlord brushes off Sam's hat with his hand and hands it to him. The brushing motion was played in reverse first to extend the length of the action.
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What Price Gloria? - October 16, 1961 - S2-E4
Revealing mistake: When Sam is getting ready with the other woman, the shoes on the floor do not match in the reflection. Their position is off.
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What Price Gloria? - October 16, 1961 - S2-E4
Revealing mistake: Sam and the other woman are staring at their reflections while Sam is getting ready. Notice where the woman with darker hair is standing in relation to Sam. Their mirror images are further apart. The woman with darker hair also has her head tilted to the right slightly. Her mirror image doesn't.
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Play It Again, Seymour - April 14, 1953 - S1-E9
Revealing mistake: Sam is getting shot at in the aircraft hanger. He hides behind a yellow machine and a bullet hits it. The bullet produces a flash but leaves no mark where it hits. A real bullet would have left a gash at the least.
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A Tale of Two Sweeties - February 25, 1958 - S5-E12
Revealing mistake: Sam's reflection in the mirror near the beginning of the episode drops his handkerchief too quickly after wiping his mouth, making things not match up.
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Leaping of the Shrew - September 27, 1956 - S5-E3
Revealing mistake: The background while Scott is on the raft with Brooke Shields is blatantly a studio wall. The clouds have streaks on them with dark colors and the seam where the ocean meets the wall can be spotted. The film "The Truman Show" used the same technique.
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A Song for the Soul - April 7, 1963 - S4-E15
Revealing mistake: When Al jumps into the shot out of nowhere on the steps after the record producer leaves, Sam and the two girls abruptly move, giving away the technique to achieve Al showing up. The transition is usually smoother, this one happens to be rough and noticeable.
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The Right Hand of God - October 24, 1974 - S1-E4
Revealing mistake: As Sam looks in the mirror, the trainer's reflection puts its right hand on Sam's right shoulder a split second before the camera view hand.
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Miss Deep South - June 7, 1958 - S3-E6
Revealing mistake: Connie and Sam are talking in their room, while Sam is looking at his female self in the mirror. As Connie walks back into the shot, her shadow is cast on the wall behind the mirror. This indicates she came from the opposite direction that is possible in the reflection had this not been the mirror trick. In reality, she would have been coming from behind Sam, not from in front and wouldn't have cast a shadow on the wall with the mirror.
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A Portrait for Troian - February 7, 1971 - S2-E11
Revealing mistake: When the recovered drowning victims are lying on the ground, Troian's supposedly dead husband moves his feet.
Deliver Us From Evil - March 19, 1966 - S5-E7
Revealing mistake: When Ilia is spurned by Sam, she sits on the bed and rips her clothes. When she goes to scratch her face, you can see the fake blood on her hand when she goes to smear it on her face.
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Genesis (1) - September 13, 1956 - S1-E1
Revealing mistake: Tom/Sam's wife and her reflection on the mirror do not match. The reflection moves her head, but the real person does not do that.
The Americanization of Machiko - August 4, 1953 - S2-E3
Revealing mistake: When Sam is first looking at his reflection of himself in the glass at the beginning of the episode, the items behind his reflection do not match his point of view. A man walks through the shot and never leaves the frame, however is gone when the shot flips back to Sam.
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Her Charm - September 26, 1973 - S2-E15
Revealing mistake: At Boston's FBI, Al's reflection is visible repeatedly, such as on the fire extinguisher's chrome surface in the hallway and on the elevator while Sam talks about the cabin.
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Jimmy - October 14, 1964 - S2-E8
Revealing mistake: When Sam is helping Frank clean his truck, an old couple passes as they are talking. Watch the shadows on the left side of the frame right before they enter. The shadows pause for a second, and then the couple walks on screen as they are being cued by the director.
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Van Vincent fuses art and photography in the meticulously arranged objects that are signature to his work. A graduate of Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, The Netherlands (1992), where he teaches, Vincent's practice spans commercial advertising work and artist editorial.
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UCLA 7, Princeton 5
UCLA 7, Princeton 5 (OT)
ÂDec. 4, 2004
Stanford will play UCLA (24-3) in the 2004 NCAA Men's Water Polo National Collegiate title game on Sunday (2 p.m. PT) in a game that will be televised nationally on CSTV (College Sports Television).
The Bruins avoided a major upset with a 7-5 overtime victory over third-seeded Princeton.
The Tigers led 1-0 after the first period on a goal by Dean Riskas. The score was tied 2-2 at halftime and 3-3 after three periods. UCLA went in front, 5-4, with 5:45 left in regulation on a goal by Peter Belden, but Princeton tied the game with 45 seconds remaining in regulation on a goal by John Stover.
UCLA's Ted Peck scored the only goal by either team in the first overtime. In the second overtime, UCLA's Josh Hewko scored at 2:40 to make it 6-4, but Stover scored for Princeton at 1:38 to make it 6-5. But Albert Garcia added an insurance goal at 1:26 of the second overtime to give UCLA a two goal lead.
Stanford and UCLA will be meeting for the fifth time this season on Sunday in the NCAA title game. Each team has won twice.
Princeton Quotes
Princeton head coach Luis Nicolao
"We're obviously disappointed. It was one of those bittersweet games. We couldn't have asked more of our guys. We're proud of our guys. We played great. We wish UCLA luck tomorrow. We're always battling for respect. We feel strongly that we have some good water polo back East. We're always looking to make a name for ourselves. We do a good job of playing defense, and letting our goalie know where the ball was coming from. The game (between Stanford and UCLA) can go either way, depending on which team's goalie is playing better."
Princeton goalkeeper Peter Sabbatini
"Coming into today's game meant a lot for Princeton. And to the guys on the team this meant a lot. It meant a lot to have all the fans (in the stands) today. Our parents, fans, friends and players who could not travel today with the team all supported us from the beginning to the end of the season. Our alumni is amazing. It means a lot to us."
UCLA Quotes
UCLA head coach Adam Krikorian
"I'm sure the crowd was pleased. It was a great game. The Princeton coaches hve done a terrific job with those guys. They are an excellent team. They were very aggressive, and did a nice job defensively. We put up 37 shots, but our shooting percentage wasn't very good. We were lucky to get by and play for the championship. That was our goal and that is what we are doing. I'm excited to see our guys play like they are capable of doing. "
UCLA senior Peter Belden
"Our main problem was our shooting percentage. It rallies them (the other team) up and makes it a close game."
UCLA senior Joe Axelrad
"We had Stanford in our minds all week after losing to them (last weekend). We had them as our main focus all week. We overlooked Princeton a little bit. But we set out to win a national championsihp, and a win is a win."
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I'll talk about the PointsPlus™ in MY SPIN
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Better'n Peanut Butter Low Sodium1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz) container fat-free whipped topping
In a large mixing bowl (it's easier if you have a stand mixer), mix the powdered sugar, peanut butter and cream cheese on low until well combined. Add the condensed milk and beat on medium until well combined and creamy.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until combined.
You can divide this between 2 crusts..........or 1 crust and some ramekins......or some ramekins or parfait dishes........
Chill in the freezer for @6 hours before serving.
MY SPIN: Oh boy! The PointsPlus™ value on this was kind of hard to figure. The entire recipe (without pie crusts) comes to 72. I made 1 pie, 1 parfait dish and 4 ramekins of this. This is so 'rich' and decadent that the parfait dish and ramekins are actually too much for me to eat at one sitting. That being said, I'm GUESSTIMATING a piece of pie (cutting it into 8 slices) is 5 PointsPlus™ and each of the others being 4 PointsPlus™ each (if you eat the entire ramekin/parfait dish at one sitting). This is one of those recipes that I just HAD to make it.....it sounded just that good after I tweaked it. Please note: If you use any other kind of peanut butter you'll have to adjust the PointsPlus™ for whatever you use.
|This is a 7 oz. ramekin.....I couldn't eat the whole thing!
Now for the 'legal mumbo-jumbo' to keep me out of court!! *** The PointsPlus™ value for this recipe was calculated by me (Jan Gomes) and is not an endorsement or approval of this recipe by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the PointsPlus™ registered trademark. ***
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The Minnesota State University, Mankato men's hockey team experienced some déjà vu this past weekend when they faced off against the Bowling Green State University Falcons. At BGSU, the Mavericks came away with a series split against the Falcons, just as they had done twice last season.
On Friday night, MSU fell behind early when Tyler Spezia put the Falcons on the board 3:31 into the first period. The Mavs fought back, though, and took control of this game.
Jean-Paul LaFontaine buried a power play tally at the midpoint of the first period with assists going to Casey Nelson and Matt Leitner. Tied at one apiece after the first period, the Mavericks took over in the second period to run away with this one.
Just over a minute into the second period, Nelson tallied his first goal of the season with LaFontaine and Brad McClure recording assists on the play. Maverick leading goal scorer Bryce Gervais added to the lead with two second period goals of his own heading into the third period.
Just 33 seconds into the final period, Spezia struck again with his second of the night to close the gap to 4-2, but the night was highlighted by what came next. Gervais netted his third goal of the game for his first career hat-trick and his team leading seventh goal of the season. Freshman C.J. Franklin recorded assists on all three of Gervais' goals for the first three-point game of his career.
Maverick goaltender Stephon Williams recorded 17 saves on Friday to secure his fifth win of the season.
On Saturday night, the Falcons fought back to earn a series split and avoid a Maverick sweep. BGSU led after one period of play on a goal by Brett D'Andrea for the only tally of the period. Then in the second period, Franklin would tie the game for MSU on his fourth point of the weekend, assisted by Blake Thompson and LaFontaine. The third period was all Falcons, though.
"They're a good hockey team," MSU Coach Mike Hastings said. "Their bite was good again. And we had opportunities."
Spezia would score his third goal of the weekend and the eventual game winner before BGSU sophomore Kevin Dufour added a late empty net goal to seal the game up with a 3-1 win. It was Dufour's NCAA leading ninth goal of the season.
"Not scoring on the power play was our demise," Hastings said. "It wasn't good enough. One goal on the road isn't going to get it done."
Williams made 18 saves on the night, but was credited with the loss, bringing his record to 5-2 on the season.
With the split, the Mavericks move to 5-3 on the season and 3-1 in conference play.
"It was a hard game," Hastings said. "That's what it's going to be in this league. We knew this weekend would be a test."
Next up for MSU is a home series this weekend against a much improved Bemidji State University squad. The Beavers come to town for the two game series which is slated for puck drop at 7:07 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night.


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By Nelson Acosta
HAVANA/BOGOTA (Reuters) - The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels have agreed to unspecified conditions under which the rebels will release General Ruben Dario Alzate and four others as soon as possible, representatives of the Cuban and Norwegian governments said on Wednesday.
The Colombian government had suspended peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) until Alzate was freed.
"The parties have agreed the necessary conditions for the release of the following people," the statement said, listing the general plus a soldier and a civilian lawyer who were captured together on Sunday plus two other soldiers captured in a separate incident.
"The releases will take part as soon as possible," the statement said.
The statement was read in Havana by the so-called guarantors of the peace talks: Rodolfo Benítez of host nation Cuba, and Rita Sandberg of Norway, which is acting as a facilitator.
The standoff has plunged the peace talks, which marked their second anniversary on Wednesday, into crisis. Meanwhile Latin America's longest-running war, which has killed some 200,000 people over 50 years, continues.
(Reporting by Nelson Acosta; Editing by Daniel Trotta and Ken Wills)


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As Hollywood celebrated its biggest night of the year, The Week That Was recognizes some outstanding dramas in healthcare. PBMs, the longtime Hidden Figures of the pharmaceutical supply chain, get some unwanted spotlight for alleged clawback practices. A former Bush Administration official claims that those who think drug importation will save money are in La La Land. And industry execs met to discuss how to address costs while protecting innovation, come Hell or High Water. Read on for highlights in The Week That Was…
With increasing regularity, pharma execs have been defending the industry, making pricing pacts, and offering ideas to address costs; this past week was no exception. In an interview with CNBC, Bayer CEO Werner Baumann noted that his company prices drugs, "in line with their innovation potential and in line with the competitive environment." Saying that, as a total share of healthcare funding, pharmaceutical pricing hasn't really changed since the '60s, he suggested that President Trump develop "a better understanding of the overall healthcare market, the industry and what is driving cost up really." Also weighing in, Allergan CEO Brent Saunders proposed that POTUS consider waiving federal antitrust rules that currently prohibit drug makers from discussing pricing as a step toward transparency.
It's no secret that pharma is fighting a war of PR as much pricing, prompting industry leaders to showcase that they want to be part of a system-wide solution. In yet another move to demonstrate a willingness to advance payment and delivery system improvements, PhRMA kicked off its "Value Collaborative," an initiative to develop new approaches to paying for medicines and furthering measurement to better assess value. Notably, this event includes leaders from PhRMA, ASCO, CancerCare, GlaxoSmithKline, as well as a former Anthem CMO. However, our research shows that pharma is considered one of the most "opaque" industries, with many questions left unanswered due to "proprietary" or "competitive" concerns. While a good start, industry-led efforts like this are going to be viewed with suspicion unless more stakeholders—the decidedly critical ones—are invited to the table.
PBMs PAINTED AS VILLAINS IN 'CLAWBACK' DRAMA
Receiving some unwanted spotlight, PBMs are in the hot seat for adding "clawback" practices in pharmacy contracts that drive up costs to patients. Bloomberg interviewed local pharmacists, who noted that the co-pays negotiated by PBMs are often more expensive than paying for a generic medicine out-of-pocket. To make things even thornier, the pharmacy's agreement with the PBM often prohibits pharmacists from telling customers about these "clawbacks" (i.e., the revenue the PBM gets from the co-pay above the cost of the drug). With clawbacks generating hundreds of millions of dollars in PBM profits, the scrutiny over the practice is only escalating: since October, at least 16 lawsuits have been filed against PBMs for "defrauding patients through racketeering, breach of contract and violating insurance laws."
The piece demonstrates the significant disconnect between consumers and the U.S. healthcare system. Many consumers don't know what PBMs do, if they are even aware that they exist. But now that these formerly behind-the-scenes agreements are taking stage front-and-center in the courtroom, we expect the pressure on PBMs to heat up. What does that mean for pharma? Expect more populist "us" vs. "them" rhetoric from PBMs, as demonstrated by the recent Express Scripts trend report. We advise being prepared for (and relentless in) communicating the value medicines bring—and meeting with patient advocates to discuss that value face-to-face.
Last week, the debate on drug importation resurfaced when former Bush Administration official Peter Pitts urged elected officials, including POTUS, to negotiate trade deals that eliminate price controls rather than focusing on drug importation. According to Pitts, legalizing importation won't have significant cost savings for the U.S.; rather he believes that price controls imposed by other countries stifle innovation and shift a "disproportion share of the burden of funding research" to American consumers. The pushback comes as the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017, recently reintroduced by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar's (D-MN), sits with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
We've seen a series of actions from both sides of the aisle related to drug importation, including a failed bill sponsored by Sen. Sanders (D-VT), as well as Sen. Grassley (R-IA), Sen. McCain, and Sen. Klobuchar collectively urging DHHS Secretary Tom Price, who has previously side-stepped the issue, to fast track the importation of prescription drugs from Canada. Given the complexities of importation, it may be quite some time (if ever) before elected officials see eye to eye on any particular piece of legislation. This doesn't mean that pharmacos are in the clear. Debate heats up when drug prices hit the headlines: the DHHS call to action came just days after Marathon decided to charge $89K/year for a drug readily available in Europe and Canada for about $1200. For companies gearing up for approval, seek to avoid stoking the fire by understanding areas of risk, considering public perception of your price, and proactively addressing concerns in launch communications.
Of note, coverage this week introduced a new patient advocacy group, Patients for Affordable Drugs (PFAD), an independent national patient organization focused exclusively on driving policy changes to lower the price of prescription drugs. The group, which vows to "fight a rigged U.S. pricing system," won't accept financial support from "organizations that profit from the development and distribution of prescription drugs." PFAD has accepted funding from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, the founder of which, John Arnold, was featured in a Bloomberg piece. Arnold is shaping up to be a major player in the pricing/value dialogue, as he is also a significant contributor to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER).
The pricing debate typically pits pharma against payers and /or policymakers; as these stories demonstrate, the level of politics, policy, and frankly philosophy behind drug pricing is incredibly complex and the influencers in the conversation go far beyond the Beltway or the boardroom. In this contentious environment, the watchword for drug makers is transparency. Publicly disclose donations, vary your donations across advocacy groups, and be upfront about enlisting the support of consultants when promoting the value of medicines. The best way to avoid media scrutiny is by providing all of the facts up front.
While last night was Oscar's night, Tuesday's State of the Union is the event of the season for politics buffs like TWTW crew. They may have had Jimmy Kimmel, but we have Paul Irving.
Until next week,
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